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I'm guilty of that from time to time, but to crack on day 1, that couldn't be the cause of this second occurrence.

The whip even on a spey cast? I don't hear it, although I have in the beginning, and my fly promptly disappeared 🤔 Other recommendations for sink tip brands?

This first sink tip is made from bulk Rio In touch, T11. I bought it on eBay, used only one day and it's cracking. The second picture is also Rio t11 that I bought from a reputable fly shop. It was in a non standard retail package, so I believe it was also made from bulk. This second one I cut...

Thanks for the edit. I agree with the landowner confrontation, not worth it. I guess I didn't realize they own the actual stream bed, but good enough with the easement.

Yes, I've seen that and read it several times. So while I'm not "on the water", I can in fact traverse the stream bed so long as I access the river legally. This was my interpretation, but found other conflicting opinions by other anglers

This feels overly complicated, but I can see how it's a messy subject dealing with property ownership. As I understand it, if the water is determined navigable, it's open to public use up to the typical high water line. If it's not navigable by paperwork standard, but is technically large...

Yes, I can understand why some recommended a switch rod. I was swayed toward the 13 footer due to being a new caster. I'll figure out how to make it work. I also have a 9' 7wt that I'll be bringing as well

My first winter steelhead day didn't go so well. I think I left 4 'ornaments' in trees on both sides of the river, and broke off another in a tailout. My 13' Spey rod can really toss em on a small river, I'll have to figure out how to keep that under control! And keeping the upstream flip out of...

You wrote that in a perfectly entertaining way

I've fished basically once a week or more for something or other since March. Last year I took the winter off for a good part. Others have told me the same, that summer fish are more willing, but it's getting cold and more fish are coming and I'll be out there somewhere. I find fly fishing more...

100 fish, so, you haven't fished a fly in 25 years? 😁 I've thought about getting a guide and I do plan to fish hard this year. What could I expect a guide to cost for a day on one of these coastal rivers, or Sandy/Clack?

Thanks for your info and advice. I'm not opposed to hiking and exploring. I can definitely see your point with smaller water having less people and I'll have to put in the time to find some places

I'm new to steelhead, I fished for them this summer in various rivers and recently bought a spey rod. I fished last winter a bit with gear but no success. I have been having actual dreams about steelhead fishing and spey casting the last few weeks! I'm so ready to get after it! Questions.. When...

Thanks, these videos are really concise and helpful. I have a Rio elite Skagit max power, 525 grains, 20'. I've been practicing with a 10' of T10 as well

That's really helpful for timing, I'll give it a try

I've been watching my anchor like a hawk because on my single hand spey I would consistently pull it fully out of the water and catch the trees behind me, in the beginning. Watching my anchor, I am sure that it is inline with where I want my cast to go and not getting the bloody L. What you're...

By skinny, you mean not far enough behind you?

Thanks for the tips. I'll get out once this storm passes and try again

Thanks all for the input and assistance! I made the leap and bought an Echo TR 13' 7wt with a Skagit head. Lots of opinions here and elsewhere led me to feel that was the best place to start. I was out this weekend practicing casting and I've got a long way to go. I've watched tons of videos...